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Wildlife Wednesday Cruise on the Virginia Dare

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Virginia Dare Marina, 3619 Airport Road Huddleston, VA. 24104
Main Park Address: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.

When

June 14, 2023. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

All aboard the Virginia Dare, a double-decker, paddle-wheel boat, for a fun-filled & informative lunch cruise. Join us one Wednesday of each month from June through October to enjoy a delicious lunch and tour down the lake to the dam. On the return trip enjoy a presentation from our park interpreter about the wildlife that call Smith Mountain Lake home. We'll even cruise close to several Osprey platforms on the lake. (There is a fee for this event.)

Call (540) 297-7100 for price, reservations, or further info. http://vadarecruises.com

Cruises run from Noon to 2 p.m. - Boat boards @ 11:30 a.m. at the Virginia Dare Marina
Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina
3619 Airport Road
Huddleston, VA. 24104

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: Call 540-297-7100 for prices..
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov